back to school what is their future? News and Profiles Connecting the Latino American Community in Minnesota

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1 News and Profiles Connecting the Latino American Community in Minnesota August 2013 / Issue 319 back to school what is their future?

2 Community News 2 august 2013 latino american today HISPANICS IN HIGH SCHOOL, WHAT IS THEIR FUTURE? In 2012 the U.S. Department of Education released data, which showed that Minnesota placed last among all states in the rate of Hispanic students 4-year high school graduation and the graduation rate gaps between White students and both Hispanic and Native American students. The same gap between Black and White students in Minnesota was the second to the worst in the nation. This regretful piece of news is ominous in its implications for the future. The demographic growth of minorities is much greater than that of the majority community. The growth of the Latino population in Minnesota between the Census of 2000 and 2010 was 74.5 % approximately 10 times that of the total population. This means that the low levels of education of the minorities will increasingly affect the overall state s rankings in education and the quality of its largely aging workforce. Latino students will face significant barriers when they enter the job market. Insufficient education translates into greater difficulties when according to many studies, 40 percent of Latinos age 25 and up and without high school diplomas are currently unemployed or have only have a temporary job. The situation will only get worse in the future according to experts, since half of the 15.6 million new jobs that are forecast to be created in the United States by 2016 will require at least some university education. The majority of these jobs will be in the areas of education, health care, social services, computers and environmental sciences. Thus, in 2018 people who have not completed high school will only be able to be hired for 28 percent of available jobs. A large percentage of the Latino workforce will continue to be concentrated in low-paying jobs in agriculture, fishing, cleaning services and construction. On The Cover Back to School Founded 1999 Member of Minnesota Minority Media Consortium National Foundation of Hispanic Owned Newspapers Minnesota Newspaper Association Published by Latino American Today, LLC Contributors Amalia Moreno-Damgaard, Award-winning Author, Chef, & Entrepreneur Michael Gonzalez Wallace, Author and Health & Fitness Guru Jose Villa, Advertising Executive, Entrepreneur, Cross-Cultural & Digital Marketing Strategist Scott Foreman, Photographer Online Mike McLaughlin Design Gisela Aguilar Minnesota s educational system is good in many aspects but has been unable to integrate minority communities. Programs that improve the performance of minority students have existed for a long time but they have not been replicated sufficiently. Minnesota s education is highly competitive and market-based. Children of immigrants who have grown up in poverty, minimal education and no English are placed in competition with the children of educators, doctors and engineers who have lived here for generations; so are the children of the multiplying Minnesota poor. Minnesota s immigrant situation today cannot be compared, as often done, with that of the early 20th century: European immigrants were then equally or better educated than native-born Americans since only about 6% of the latter had a high school education, compared to Minnesota s current 93.2%. Furthermore, the U.S. government, at the time more interested in equality of opportunity than in income, invested heavily in public high schools. Competition is today more highly valued than equity but so are fairness and a level-playing field. The factors explaining why Latinos are at greater risk of dropping out of school and remaining jobless are among other things, the language barrier, their immigration situation, and that of their families, and a overrepresentation in the juvenile justice system. Economic difficulties also present another obstacle given that 23 percent of these young Latinos live below the poverty line compared with 13 percent of their white peers. The entire problem of dropping out of school and losing or being unable to find jobs, has repercussions not only in the lives of these young people but also imposes an elevated economic and social cost on the country as a whole. We have Latinos in political leadership positions such as Sen. Patricia Torres Ray (DFL-Minneapolis) and Rep. Carlos Mariani (DFL-St. Paul) who chair the Education Policy Committees in the House and Senate. They should reach out to Governor Dayton and have the administration respond to these graduation numbers. It s time the Latino community leadership addresses this issue and begins the process of turning this dangerous trend around. Latino American Today 204 Emerson Avenue E. St. Paul, MN Phone Fax aguilarproductions@msn.com Web Nota: Editoriales, articulos y anuncios que aparecen en este periódico representan el punto de vista de el (ellos) autor (es) y no necesariamente reflejan la opinión, punto de vista o modo de pensar de LATINO AMERICAN TODAY o de su personal. Latino American Today distributes 7,000 copies on a monthy basis.

3 Community News latino american today august Minority Liberty Alliance Maria de la Paz Latino Community Outreach Director The Minority Liberty Alliance (MLA) is working with various minority groups in the Twin Cities to empower and engage in civil liberties and to gain a collective voice in the state of Minnesota. As the MLA Latino community outreach director, our goal is to connect and develop relationships with the Latino community and other minority leaders, organizations and agencies in the metro area and outstate. The Latino Community Outreach project is one program that is up and running as an agent for building relationships and bridging political arenas to empower the Latino community. Our intent is to network with existing Latino leaders and Latino organizations, to tackle issues of disparity in education, employment, housing opportunities as well as immigration reform. The MLA wants to offer training and mentorship to empower and pursued civic engagement. By unifying, connecting and banning together, the Latino community could be represented in government and policy making. The MLA believes that each minority group should be represented by someone in their own community and be engaged in civic issues that affect their community as citizens with American rights. Currently, the MLA is working with minority groups and organizations to legislate for and make into policy parents and students having an opportunity to attend schools of their choice. We believe school choice and school vouchers are policy issues in education that will squash education disparity in the inner city. Maria de la Paz If you have a comment or would like to join us at Minority Liberty Alliance, we are located at 1821 W University Avenue S-135 Saint Paul MN Please feel free to check us out at our website or call us at The Minority Liberty Alliance community Creative Arts Camp: A Neighborhood Success By Carmen Robles The 4 day Creative Arts Camps hosted at the First Covenant Church on Arcade Street on August 5th - 8th was a success due in part to the team of three art venues in the visual and performing arts, and the more than 63 volunteers who helped deliver artisticacademic programming in an atmosphere to 60 registered campers in grades 1st 8th. Ken Antonio Rivera led the development of walking art sculpture that can be shared with the community. The mosaics were constructed on sheets of styrofoam (donated by Home Depot) and celebrates the diversity of neighbor in three languages: English, Spanish, Hmong and Braille. Campers also learned techniques helping them to create self portraits as well as the basic skills to create bubble art. Center for Hmong and Arts Talent (CHAT) facilitated HIP HOP s dance form of POPPING and Street Beats Creative Arts Fusion Workshops Led by: Chukwu Emeka & David Tullis led the Creative Arts Camp Drummers. Through Creative Arts Camp, First Covenant Church of Saint Paul and The Saint Paul Covenant strive to offer children and youth a safe and fun atmosphere to build self-confidence and self-worth, foster positive interactions between peers, develop leadership skills for youth and to provide opportunities for students to express themselves through visual and performing arts. Funding for this camp was provided by the Youth Philanthropy Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation. Special thanks to Home Depot IGH; Ramsey County Public Health and El Burrito for their generous donations. Julia and Alejandra Silva-Diaz Julia and Alejandra Silva-Diaz peer mentors with camper Anja Swenson, who designed the Braille mosaic

4 4 education august 2013 latino american today Innova College: Recipe for Success (Receta para el Exito) By Adolfo Rudy Cardona The rise of Latino Americans population in the United States is undeniable. In fact, Latino Americans are the largest minority group in the nation, and the fastest growing of any population. It is projected that it will continue to grow and, by 2050, it is estimated that 30 percent of the U.S. population will be Latino. Currently, Latinos make up more than 16 percent of the U.S. population 50.5 million total, as of the 2010 Census. The educational success of these citizens will determine the economic strength and global competitiveness of not only of the state of Minnesota but also of the nation as a whole. While some in the Latino community are heading to universities to pursue higher education degrees, there remains a large percentage of them who challenged by the English language do nothing but to dream of one day becoming a part of a competent educated workforce in the US. For many, the dream is further shattered by not only the extraordinarily high costs involved in attending a college and or university but also of their legal status, even though readily and capable of attending a college. Concern with the needs of the Latino market access to education a new proposal offered by Innova College out of Miami, Florida is sure promising this unique and innovative format to be a Recipe for Success. With degrees both technical and bachelors in Business Administration and with emphasis in International Business, Logistics, Human resources, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism among others, classes are taught in Spanish and online. Innova College does require that students learn English while attending their classes in Spanish. This virtual American education model affords the opportunity to Latinos in the US to work while pursuing a degree from anywhere around the world, enabling minds and preparing a competent workforce ready to live the American dream. Mario Herane, Chief Operating Officer Innova College wants to be a point of reference for those who wish to earn an American degree delivered in Spanish. This institution wants to reach all Spanish speaking people in the US and abroad who understand the need to prepare for a highly competitive world, where the knowledge gained based on American academic standards and the competence in the English language, will provide them with the tools to reach personal and professional objectives, said Mario Herane Chief Operating Officer (COO) when asked about Innova s College vision. In a moment where current economic conditions in the US are far from shining, and jobs slowly turning around, education is an indispensable option for Latino Americans; after all, they are the future of this country. Readiness to compete requires the right academic skills. This is the grand Recipe for Success that Innova College is now offering and one that will determine the economic future of this nation! You can learn more about Innova College by visiting or calling El rápido crecimiento de Latino Americanos en los Estados Unidos es innegable. Inclusive, los Latino Americanos son el grupo minoritario más grande de la nación. Se proyecta que continuará creciendo y para el 2050, se estima que un 30 por ciento de la población en los Estados Unidos serán Latinos. Actualmente, los Latinos constituyen más del 16 por ciento de la población en el USA, más de 50 millones, de acuerdo al Census del El éxito educacional de estos ciudadanos determinará la fortaleza económica y la competitividad global no solo de Minnesota sino de toda la nación. Mientras algunos en la comunidad Hispana van camino a las universidades en busca de un diploma universitario, existe un gran porcentaje de ellos que por falta de hablar Ingles no hacen nada más que soñar en convertirse en profesionales trabajadores competentes en los Estados Unidos. Para muchos este sueño es destrozado por los extraordinarios costos que significa el ir a una universidad en este país y/o por su estatus legal que les impide registrarse, aún cuando estén preparados, es decir, haber terminado un bachillerato, para seguir sus estudios universitarios. Considerando estas necesidades de la comunidad Hispana en los Estados Unidos una nueva propuesta ofrecida por Innova College en Miami, Florida ofrece un innovador formato educativo virtual que promete ser toda una Receta para el Éxito. Adolfo Rudy Cardona Con títulos técnicos y universitarios en Administración de Empresas y con énfasis en Negocios Internacionales, Mercadeo, Logística, Hotelería y Turismo entre muchos otros, sus cursos son dictados en español y por Internet. Innova College si requiere que el estudiante estudie Ingles mientras cursan sus clases universitarias. Este modelo educativo brinda una amplia interacción entre el alumno y el cuerpo docente y un ambiente educativo conducente al aprendizaje. Este formato de educación Americana y virtual, le permite a los Latinos en los Estados Unidos trabajar mientras estudia desde cualquier parte del mundo, preparando mentes profesionales y trabajadores competentes listos para vivir el sueño Americano. Innova College desea ser un referente de quien desea obtener un título norteamericano, estudiando en Español. La institución desea llegar a todas aquellas personas en Estados Unidos y el extranjero que comprenden la necesidad de entrenarse en este mundo globalizado y altamente competitivo, en donde los conocimientos de la industria educacional norteamericana y la capacidad de desenvolverse en el idioma inglés le proveerán de las herramientas para cumplir sus objetivos personales y profesionales, dijo Mario Herane Chief Operating Officer (COO) cuando se le pregunto que cual era la visión de Innova. En un momento cuando la economía de este país apenas comienza a despertar de una recesión, y los trabajos a duras penas aparecen. La opción por una educación para los Latino Americanos es indispensable; después de todo, ellos son el futuro de América. Innova College se ha convertido entonces en un Puente para el Futuro y el éxito de este país convirtiéndose en una verdadera Receta para el Éxito! Si quiere conocer más de Innova College, visite a o llame Call Us to Advertise!

5 education latino american today august 2013 Consejos para ayudar a los hijos con la tarea Los padres no tienen que ser expertos en todo pero sí deben estar dispuestos a ayudar Hay muchas cosas que los padres pueden hacer para ayudar a sus hijos en su regreso a la escuela, como reemplazar la mochila vieja o comprarles los útiles que necesitan. Pero hay algo que pueden hacer que es más importante y no siempre cuesta dinero: ayudarlos con la tarea. Los niños que hacen la tarea constantemente suelen tener mejores calificaciones. Y aunque a veces no es fácil hacerlos cambiar el televisor o la computadora por el cuaderno de tarea, especialmente después de un día largo de actividades, estos consejos del Gobierno pueden ayudar: Hablar con los hijos sobre la tarea. Es importante que los niños entiendan la importancia de hacer la tarea y el impacto positivo que puede tener en sus calificaciones. Además de repasar y practicar lo que aprendieron en clase, la tarea los ayuda a prepararse para las lecciones del día siguiente y desarrollar la disciplina que necesitan para su éxito académico. Reunirse con los maestros. Cuando se trata de la tarea, los maestros pueden tener exigencias distintas. Por lo tanto es importante hablar con ellos para conocer sus expectativas. Por ejemplo, algunos maestros quieren que los padres revisen cuidadosamente la tarea de sus hijos, mientras que otros prefieren que sólo controlen que la hicieron. Además, el maestro puede contestar preguntas como cuánto tiempo debe pasar el estudiante haciendo la tarea y qué hacer si tiene dificultades o si le resulta demasiado fácil. Fijar un horario para hacer la tarea. El mejor momento para hacer la tarea es el que mejor funciona con las actividades del estudiante y la disponibilidad de sus papás. Puede ser antes o después de jugar, ver televisión, cenar o de hacer alguna actividad extracurricular. Lo importante es que la hora sea constante y que no sea la última actividad del día, cuando el niño esté cansado y con sueño. Escoger un lugar cómodo y eliminar las distracciones. Para fomentar la concentración es importante encontrar un lugar en la casa que tenga buena iluminación donde el niño pueda sentarse y hacer la tarea sin distracciones. Puede ser la mesa de la cocina, un escritorio o su propia habitación, siempre y cuando no haya distracciones como televisores prendidos o aparatos electrónicos a mano, a menos de que sean esenciales para hacer la tarea. Proveer los recursos necesarios. Los padres no tienen que ser expertos en todas las materias para ayudar a sus hijos con la tarea. Sin embargo, pueden proveerles los recursos que necesitan, incluyendo lápices, plumas, borradores y papel para escribir. También pueden llevar Getty Images. Credit: Jupiterimages a sus hijos a la biblioteca o navegar el Internet con ellos para encontrar recursos que ayuden con la tarea. GobiernoUSA. gov, por ejemplo, tiene una sección de niños con información práctica sobre varios temas. Por su parte, el Departamento de Educación cuenta con una serie de folletos para ayudar a los hijos con la tarea de matemáticas, ciencias, lectura y comprensión. Para aprender más sobre temas relacionados a la educación se recomienda consultar How to Help Your Kids with their Homework GobiernoUSA.gov, el portal oficial del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos en español, que forma parte de la Administración de Servicios Generales (GSA) de EE. UU. Fuente: GobiernoUSA.gov 5 You don t need to be an expert on every subject, just be willing to help There are many things you can do to help your kids start the school year on the right track, like replacing an old backpack or getting them the school supplies they need. But there s something more meaningful you can do that may not cost money: help them with their homework. Students who do their homework consistently tend to have better grades. It s not always easy to get them to do their homework, especially after a busy day, but these tips can help: Talk to your children about their homework. It s important that your kids understand why it s important to do their homework and the positive impact it has on grades. Homework helps them practice what they ve learned as well as prepare them for upcoming classes. Plus, by doing their homework they develop the discipline and skills they need to be successful throughout their school years. Talk to the teachers. Different teachers might expect different things from parents, so be sure to talk to them to figure out your role. For example, some teachers prefer parents review their kids homework; others prefer parents make sure kids do their homework. Teachers can also tell you how much time your child should spend doing homework and what to do if the homework is too easy or too difficult. Select a fixed time to do homework. The best time to do homework is the one that works best for your child and you. It can be before or after playing, watching television or dinnertime. What s important is that homework time is consistent. Avoid leaving it for the end of the day, when your child is tired and sleepy. Pick a quiet area and eliminate distractions. To help your children focus on homework, pick a place in the house where there s plenty of light and no distractions. It doesn t have to be fancy. It can be the kitchen table or a desk. Make sure the TV is off and put away electronic devices, unless they re essential to doing homework. Get them the resources they need. You don t have to be an expert in all subjects to help your kids with homework. However, you need to make sure they have the tools they need to succeed. If you need expert help, you can always take them to the library or help them with their search online. You can also visit kids.gov to find information on homework topics. The Department of Education also has several resources to help your child with homework in different areas, including math, reading and writing. USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov are the U.S. Government s official web portals in English and Spanish, and part of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). School Lunches! What s a parent to do? Read food labels and compare the sodium amount in different products, then choose the options with the lowest amounts of sodium. Some varieties of bread can vary from 80 to 230 mg of sodium per slice! That can make a big difference in lunchtime sandwiches. Pack fresh fruits and vegetables with lunch every day. For a healthy snack, make trail mix using unsalted nuts, dried fruits, and whole grain cereal. When buying prepared meals, look for those with less than 600mg of sodium per meal.

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7 11th ANNUAL LA FAMILIA LATINO FAMILY FESTIVAL & EXPO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 10 AM TO 4 PM The 11th Annual La Familia Latino Family Festival & Expo will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Neighborhood House at Wellstone Center in Saint Paul, MN from 10am to 4 pm. This successful, unique event celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and honors Latinos, their culture and contributions. La Familia will create high visibility for your company and provide you the opportunity to display your products and services in a winning environment. La Familia, a great event to build your relationship with the Latino community. Admission is FREE/Entrada Gratis. Parking is Free. Activities for the Entire Family. Again this year we will present sponsors, vendors, and exhibitors at La Familia that provide goods, services, and information in our unique expo areas: Education, Technology, Home & Auto, Books & Publications, Culture and Careers, and Health & Environment. Also presented are the Kid s corner, shopping, arts and crafts, music, food, information for homes, and cars and job opportunities. Our Health and Environment expo Tu Vida Tu Mundo will feature information to prevent Obesity/Diabetes, improve the lives of people affected by Diabetes. Testing and important tips on healty eating and active living workshops will be presented. Promoting a clean environment, recyling information, and other important information will be featured. The Hispanic Heritage Awards presentation will be held at noon on the Festival stage. Sponsors include Minnesota Twins, PawnAmerica, Latino American Today, U.S. Bank and KSTC-TV, Channel 45, and AARP. For more Exhibitor or Sponsor information go on the web to or call Aguilar Productions

8 Health 8 august 2013 latino american today Back to School! Stand tall with one weight held in both hands above your head then cross your right leg behind your left and bend it slightly then raise your right leg to the side with your knee bent while simultaneously bending your waist to the right. Return to the starting position. that is one rep. Do it 10 times then change legs for a full set. Beginners do it three times advanced do it ten times. Consejos de otoño: Volviendo a la Escuela y volviendo a ponerse en forma! El otoño esta ya aqui y no hay un mejor momento del año para iniciar un plan de ejercicios y de salud y si lo necesita un programa de pérdida de peso. Sus hijos están a punto de ir a la escuela y usted se puede tomar esta gran oportunidad para ponerse en la mejor forma. Regreso a clases! Michael Gonzalez-Wallace Fall Tips: Getting back to School Getting back into shape! Fall time is here and there is not a better time of the year to start a fitness and weight loss program. Your kids are about to go to school and you can take it as a great opportunity for getting into the best shape. You maybe want to lose those extra five pounds? Or maybe get stronger arms? Everyone can do it! Believe in your own potential. It is up to us to define our potential. See where you are at now and envision where you want to be in the near future. You want to get stronger, lose weight, be happier? Then make sure you have a successful plan to accomplish your potential. Fast Walking 15 minutes in the morning and in the evening Strength Training. Pick up two dumbbells (5lbs), then form a standing position raise the right arm and left leg this is one repetition. DO it 20 times. This is one set. Strength Training Flamingo Exercise. Ready to challenge your core, agility and strength in one move? This exercise will target two of the most difficult body areas to tone: Your waist and your gluts! You will suddenly get the best of a dancer and a basketball player. Give a try to this movement and bring the best out of you! Flamingo Exercise A Flamingo Exercise B Nutrition and weight loss Tips to Lose 5 lbs in 5 days! Nutrition: Vegging out can lead to weight loss: Superfoods for your Super Body and your Super Brain: Exceptional Free Recipe! Eat 5 times small meals Make dinner your lightest meal of the day Have protein (chicken, yogurt), Omega 3 fatty acids (Salmon, Walnuts) Carbs (low sugar cereal) only in the morning Use plenty of vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, celery, carrots Eat slowly, it is not a race! Drink plenty of water 8 glasses a day No rice, no bread, no pasta, no dessert. If you can t live without any of them limit quantities to half cup. Photos by Beth Bischoff Usted tal vez quiere perder esas 5 libras extra? Todo el mundo puede hacerlo! Cree en tu propio potencial. Depende de nosotros mismos definir nuestro potencial. A continuación, asegúrese de que tiene un plan exitoso para lograr su potencial. Todos los dias: Caminar rápido 15 minutos en la mañana y por la tarde Y hacer estos dos ejercicios: LEVANTAR BRAZO IZQUIERDO Y PIERNA DERECHA El entrenamiento de fuerza. Con dos pesas (5 libras), y desde una posición de pie levanta el brazo izquierdo y piernaderecha esto es una repetición. Hagalo 20 veces. Flamingo-Ejercicio: Listo para desafiar a su fuerza, agilidad y la fuerza en un movimiento? Este ejercicio se centrará en dos de las zonas del cuerpo más difíciles para tonificar: su cintura y sus piernas! Póngase de pie con una pesa con ambas manos por encima de su cabeza a continuación, cruzar la pierna derecha detrás de la izquierda y dobla ligeramente y levante la pierna derecha a un lado con la rodilla doblada al mismo tiempo que doblar la cintura hacia la derecha. Volver a la posición inicial. que es una repetición. Hazlo 10 veces y luego cambie de pierna de un conjunto completo. Los principiantes que hacerlo tres veces avanzada de hacerlo diez veces. La pérdida de Nutrición y peso: consejos para bajar 5 kilos en 5 días! Nutrición: vegetando puede conducir a la pérdida de peso: Superalimentos para su cuerpo y su cerebro Súper Súper: Receta gratis Excepcional! Comer 5 veces pequeñas comidas Prepare la cena más ligera de su comida del día Disponer de la proteína (pollo, yogurt), ácidos grasos omega 3 (salmón, nueces) Los carbohidratos (cereal bajo en azúcar), sólo en la mañana Utilice un montón de verduras como pimientos, tomates, apio, zanahorias Coma despacio, no es una carrera! Beba mucha agua 8 vasos de agua al día No hay arroz, ni pan, ni pasta, ni el postre. Si usted no puede vivir sin alguna de ellas limitar las cantidades a la mitad de la taza Fotos by Beth Bischoff

9 Health latino american today august Spotlight on Vision Southside Vision Clinic, part of Southside Community Health Services, Inc. (SCHS), is located in South Minneapolis at the intersection of 4th Avenue South and 43rd Street. SCHS is a federally qualified health center that also offers dental and medical services. The clinic provides affordable, accessible and high quality care to the community. Southside Community Health Services accepts private and commercial insurance, Medical Assistance, MN Care and payments on a sliding fee schedule based on income. Our sliding fee discount is available based on federal poverty guidelines of family size and income. You must present proof of income at your appointment to be eligible for the discount. Glenda Turcios stated that there are many things she likes about being a member of the SCHS staff but her favorite thing is the commitment to the community. She added, This commitment is delivered through the services that are offered every day in the different departments (vision, dental and medical) and caring for the patient s well being is the main goal. She is happy to be part of such a wonderful staff and clinic. Dr. Walburg reported, Both the patients and staff of this clinic make my job wonderful. The receptionist, Glenda Turcios, and optometrist, Dr. Meredith Walburg, speak both English and Spanish. Over 13 languages are spoken by other staff at SCHS and translation services are available with advance notice. The Southside Vision Clinic is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 am to 5 pm. Appointments are encouraged. Southside Community Health Services Vision Clinic is a full service, primary care eye clinic. Our optometry services are available to people of all ages, income levels, and occupations. Eye examinations are available for vision problems, muscle imbalances (lazy eye), color vision testing, depth perception testing, diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, pink eye and red eyes. Dr. Walburg has specialty training in pediatric optometry. Dr. Walburg reports, Children should have their first eye examination between age 6 months and 1 year. If that examination is normal, the next examination should be at 3 years then again before first grade and every two years thereafter. If a child has an eye problem, more frequent eye examinations are required. Adults over age 18 should have eye examinations every 2 years and adults over age 60 should have eye examinations yearly. Again, if an adult has an eye problem, more frequent eye examinations are required. Southside Vision Clinic has a full service optical with a wide variety of frames available including frames for kids, adults and safety frames. Large assortments of Medical Assistance frames are available. In addition, contact lenses can be ordered. The Southside Vision Clinic and Optical is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 am to 5 pm. Dr. Meredith Walburg with her patient at The Southside Vision Clinic Assistance is available through our patient advocate service to help individuals sign up for Medical Assistance, MN Care and other programs free of charge. Appointments are encouraged to meet with the patient advocate. Glenda Turcios welcomes patients at The Southside Vision Clinic Southside Medical Clinic 324 East 39th Street Minneapolis, MN Southside Dental Clinic th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN St. Croix Family Medical Center 5640 Memorial Avenue N, Suite B Stillwater, MN Southside Vision Clinic th Ave So. Minneapolis, MN Southside Vision Care th Ave South Minneapolis, MN (612)